Fragrance comparison

Madame vs OH ± Denim

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 19 Oct 2026 2,258 ratings analysed

5 wins

Madame

Rochas

4.162,195 votes

Rank #756 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

OH ± Denim

UERMI · 2014

3.7063 votes

Rank #26,380 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Madame takes 5 of 7 categories.

Madame
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
OH ± Denim
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Madame5/7

OH ± Denim2/7

Ratings & consensus: Madame
Community sentiment: Madame
Longevity: Madame
Sillage & projection: OH ± Denim
Value for money: Madame
Versatility: OH ± Denim
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Madame

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

MadameRochas

OH ± DenimUERMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 2,195 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

3.70/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 42%Had 18%Want 39%

Category winnerMadameRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

2,186 votes

19%Love

52%Like

10%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

63 votes

Category winnerMadameMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityMadame

SillageOH ± Denim

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value44

Category winnerMadameBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

green84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

aldehydic61%

white floral100%

tuberose92%

woody84%

yellow floral77%

musky69%

sweet61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

AldehydesHiacynthGreen NotesNeroliHoneysuckleBergamotOrange BlossomLemon

Heart

IrisNarcissusOrris RootYlang-YlangBulgarian RoseVioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossSandalwoodVetiverMuskCedarAmberTonka Bean

Notes

NeroliTuberoseYlang-YlangPatchouliPink PepperMuskVanillaOakmossAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Ylang-Ylang, Oakmoss and Musk. Durations are only published for OH ± Denim, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter96

Day–

Night–

Spring83

Summer100

Fall39

Winter17

Day100

Night47

Category winnerOH ± DenimMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Casual 36%Work 31%Date 18%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#756

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews199

Overall rank#26,380

PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton

Launched2014

Reviews4

Category winnerMadameHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Madame Rochas is a classic floral aldehyde that centers on a bright, crisp bouquet of hyacinth, iris, and ylang-ylang. Created in 1960, it offers an airy, sophisticated profile that remains a staple for lovers of vintage perfumery. This scent performs beautifully in warmer weather, leaving a clean, powdery, and slight…

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UERMI OH ± Denim treats casual blue jeans as a crisp, wearable fragrance rather than heavy indigo dye. The scent opens with a lively splash of neroli and sparkling pink pepper before settling into a breezy white floral heart. Here, clean tuberose and sweet ylang-ylang take center stage without feeling thick or old-fas…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Madame or OH ± Denim?

Madame takes 5 of 7 categories. Madame is rated 4.16/5 from 2,195 votes; OH ± Denim is rated 3.70/5 from 63 votes. Choose Madame for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose OH ± Denim for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Madame or OH ± Denim?

Madame lasts longest (Madame 71/100, OH ± Denim 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Madame or OH ± Denim?

OH ± Denim projects furthest (OH ± Denim 72/100, Madame 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Madame and OH ± Denim smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Neroli, Ylang-Ylang, Oakmoss and Musk.

Is Madame or OH ± Denim better for summer or winter?

For summer, OH ± Denim is the stronger pick. For winter, Madame is the stronger pick. OH ± Denim suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Madame and OH ± Denim?

Madame has top notes of Aldehydes, Hiacynth, Green Notes and Neroli, heart notes of Iris, Narcissus, Orris Root and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk. OH ± Denim features Neroli, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Patchouli and Pink Pepper.